Well then, why not have it shipped instead? If you ship a package with FedEx or UPS, you can get your luggage insured, they offer better tracking, and will refund your shipping fee if items are damaged or lost. What could get better than that? There are a couple of drawbacks however, as this article shows. A 25-pound bag would cost about $31 when shipped vs.... [Read more...]

Thinking happy thoughts can not only get you to Neverland, but it can also help you in your working life. Going to work with a negative outlook on what you have to perform or accomplish puts a supreme damper on your spirits, and makes your workload look that much bigger. It also brings down those around you, which makes for an uncomfortable environment. Studies... [Read more...]

As you all know, the 2010 NBA All-Star Game is set for February 14, 2010. On Thursday, TNT announced who would start this year. Of course you have the regular fan favorites like LeBron James for the East, and Kobe Bryant for the West. But the surprise that came wasn’t that Steve Nash passed Tracy McGrady late in the polls for the second guard spot in the Western... [Read more...]

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Ever bought eyeglasses from a department store of a drug store?  As I am sure that you have noticed, they sometimes don't come in the best shades and styles. I found a company that has changed that.  ICU Eyewear, has decided that they are going to break that stereotype.  They now have an eco-friendly line that is both stylish and eco-friendly. Need a... [Read more...]

Did you know there are reports that say this time last year a 110 billion text were sent. That's billion, not million. Compare that with 2007 when 48 billion were sent in December. I can only imagine what it will be like when they look at this month's numbers. They say texting is more prevalent in teenagers and I can see that, but I don't think the age is... [Read more...]

Are you looking for something to make your apartment smell sweeter than ever? Or are you trying to figure out what to bring to your holiday event? Both have the same answer. Apple pie. Sure you can pick one up and pop it in the oven or just pick one up that's already been made, but there's something special about making it yourself. Baking a pie can be intimidating,... [Read more...]

So I am not a fan of MTV reality shows, but there was this one lady, Kelly Cutrone, on The City, that was feisty and right up my alley.  I don’t know if I am cut throat, but to others I can be just like her.  I have always wondered how she lived life like that when people always have something to say. I know that when I am sarcastic, I am always in some... [Read more...]

Welcome to your new virtual gathering place, a community blog for the residents of Southwinds Stockbridge. Looking to connect with your neighbors? Do it here. Looking for ideas for a weekend getaway? Find it here. Looking for the latest about what’s going on in our community? It’s all here. Every day you will find something new on the Southwinds Stockbridge... [Read more...]